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Anele received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After the loss of a second income, Anele is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇿🇦 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa2,226 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,250.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I have three school-aged children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working night deliveries, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $960
• Late fees and court costs: $65
• Utilities in arrears: $90
• First month of rent as a buffer: $135
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-08-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Shared this with my family. Love from Messina.
Stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Gwagwalada.
This could happen to any of us. Love from Guadalupe
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Durban
Good luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Best of luck, Anele. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Keep going, Anele. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 38 people at work. Greetings from Manchester
Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Islamabad but we're thinking of you.
Hang in there, Anele. Looking forward to the next update. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Best of luck, Anele. It takes guts to ask. Well done.